Apartments in Menton

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History
Ancient Times: Menton has been inhabited since the Roman era, serving as a small settlement along the Via Julia Augusta.

Middle Ages: Menton became a fortified town under the control of the Grimaldi family of Monaco in the 14th century.

19th Century: It gained popularity as a winter retreat for European aristocrats due to its mild climate.

Modern Era: Menton officially became part of France in 1861, after previously being under Monaco and Sardinian rule.
Description
Menton is known as the "Pearl of France", located near the Italian border on the Mediterranean Sea. Nestled between the Alps and the sea, the town features:

Colorful Italianate buildings

Narrow, winding streets in the old town

Beautiful gardens and a warm microclimate

A calm, relaxed atmosphere with fewer crowds than Nice or Monaco

Typical Food
Menton's cuisine reflects a mix of French and Italian influences, especially Ligurian. Highlights include:

Barbajuan: Fried pastry stuffed with chard, rice, cheese, and herbs (a Monaco-Menton specialty)

Pissaladière: A tart with onions, olives, and anchovy paste

Socca: Chickpea flour flatbread, crispy and savory

Lemon-based dishes: Thanks to its famous lemons, you'll find lemon tarts, lemon liqueurs, and marmalades everywhere

Bouillabaisse: A Provençal fish stew

Fresh seafood: Including local mussels, sardines, and anchovies

Things to Do
Explore the Old Town (Vieux Menton):

Walk through narrow streets lined with pastel buildings

Visit the Basilica of Saint-Michel and the old cemetery with panoramic views

Jardin Serre de la Madone / Jardin Val Rahmeh:

Exotic gardens with rare plant species due to the microclimate

Musée Jean Cocteau:

Dedicated to the artist who loved Menton, featuring his paintings, ceramics, and films

Promenade du Soleil:

A beachfront promenade ideal for walking or biking

Relax on the Beaches:

Mostly pebble beaches, but very clean and scenic

Lemon Festival (Fête du Citron):

Held every February, featuring parades, floats, and sculptures made entirely of citrus fruits

Day Trips:

Easy access to Monaco, Nice, and Italy (Ventimiglia)

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Booking

Bookings can be made by e-mail, telephone or directly on the ItaliaVillas website. When we have received your booking, we will send you an invoice/order confirmation by e-mail. This e-mail contains all the information you need about your booked holiday accommodation as well as our payment terms.

Payment

On most of our villas/apartments, we require a 30% payment on booking and the remaining 70% eight weeks before arrival at your holiday destination.

Secure payment: We accept bank transfers or credit cards. Credit cards use secure payment.

Please note that bank transfers are not covered by our complaints procedure.

Voucher/rental contract

When we have received your final payment, we will send you a voucher which must be presented on arrival at your holiday destination.

Final cleaning

At some destinations, final cleaning is included in the price. At others, this must be paid for on-site. This will be stated in your order confirmation.

Please note that the kitchen is not included in the final cleaning. The kitchen must be clean and tidy before departure or an additional fee will be charged for cleaning the kitchen.

Cancellation rules

Please note that different cancellation rules may apply to some of the villas. If other rules than those listed below apply, this will be stated under the villa in question.

On cancellation up to 60 days before arrival, a charge of 20% of the total amount will be applied

On cancellation of 59-45 days before arrival, a charge of 30% of the total amount will be applied

On cancellation of 44-30 days before arrival, a charge of 60% of the total amount will be applied

On cancellation of 29-8 days before arrival, a charge of 90% of the total amount will be applied

On cancellation of 7-0 days before arrival, a charge of 100% of the total amount will be applied

Claims

Any claims or complaints must be made to the owner/representative at the destination or to ItaliaVillas on arrival or within 24 hours of arrival. The owner/representative or ItaliaVillas must be notified of inadequate cleaning on arrival.

Only the number of persons stated on the website (adults + children) are permitted to stay at the holiday accommodation.

The renter is responsible for taking due care of the accommodation during the holiday rental period. The house rules at the accommodation must be complied with.

On arrival to the accommodation, a deposit to cover any damage caused by the renter will be charged. If no damage occurs during the holiday rental period, the deposit will be refunded on departure. If damage should occur during the holiday period, this will be assessed and deducted from the deposit.

The owner/contact must be notified of significant defects to the accommodation within 24 hours of the defect arising. If the defect cannot be remedied within a reasonable period of time, ItaliaVillas must be contacted.

Re air conditioning: Please note that restrictions may apply to the times and duration (hours a day) that air conditioning systems can be used and are operational. ItaliaVillas cannot be held liable for air conditioning systems being out of operation.

Right of cancellation

No right of cancellation applies (cf. Danish Consumer Contracts Act). The cancellation rules for each villa/apartment apply.

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